Well, what can we say? We're back into civilization now at Bangkok, Thailand. Man, this place is absolutely crazy!! We love our hotel that is right on the Chao Praya River, a main tranportation route in Bangkok. So far we have tried out all of the transportation options just to say we did, including walking, taxi, tuk tuk, subway, and skytrain. Avoid the tuk tuks for sure. They have no meters and most of them will try and rip you off or take you to some shopping area even if you didnt' ask. The cabs are fair, relatively cheap, and are very skilled drivers but hold on!!!! Seriously, these guys could beat the hell out of Jimmy Johnson or Jeff Gordon, etc. Their ability to maneuver through heavy traffic at high speeds is like Atlanta times 50!!!!! So far we have covered some of the more popular Wats such as Wat Arun (favorite), Wat Saket, Wat Pho, and Wat Phra Kaew which include some famous sights such as the Emerald Buddha, Reclining Buddha, and Golden Mount. We've also enjoyed the Grand Palace and Royal Regalia museum which both give you much insight into the interesting but currently ridiculous and obsolete (like England) royal family, etc. Other sights have been the Royal Barges museum, and a snake farm (one of two in the world) where they raise and "milk" the venom from most of the worlds poisonous snakes to make antivenom for unfortunate souls. Here we were up close and personal with pissed off King Cobras, mangrove pit vipers, etc!! Today we also spent some time at a 6, yes, 6 level mall!!! It has also been fun just walking various markets at night and seeing the diverse crowds. It is nonstop entertainment! Last but not least, the food is phenomenal here and available on almost every corner for next to nothing! No time for a history lesson here! Only two more days! Could be the last post....
Roger and Seng
Roger and Seng
